D-Link Takes Green Technology To Five Product Categories

As D-Link continues to expand its Green Technology solutions, which save energy without sacrificing performance, it is also defining Green requirements for its products.

As the first company to introduce Green networking, D-Link now offers a complete line of Green Technology solutions, including switches, Wi-Fi routers, network attached storage (NAS), Internet-enabled digital photo frames and, coming soon, new D-Link Green Powerline network adapters.

D-Link has instituted a programme to which all of its Green solutions must comply before being labeled D-Link Green. In order to qualify, products must adhere to requirements that:

• Incorporate D-Link’s energy-saving technology
• Comply with green initiatives (such as WEEE, RoHS, and ENERGY STAR)
• Use D-Link’s eco-friendly sustainable packaging (such as sleeveless design and soy ink)

“Identifying products as D-Link Green is not arbitrary but is instead a process in which products must comply with the programme’s specific product requirements and initiatives before qualifying,” said Jayesh Kotak, VP–Product Management, D-Link India. “We will continue to build innovative green technology into these and other product lines as part of our commitment to becoming more energy efficient without sacrificing performance.”

He added that D-Link also supports local programmes for the recycling, reuse and reclamation of consumer goods, including products and packaging.

Current D-Link Green Solutions

• D-Link Network Switches - D-Link’s Green network switches feature power-saving link-down mode that shuts down ports not in use. D-Link unmanaged Green switches also automatically adjust power usage based on cable length.
• D-Link 802.11n Wi-Fi Routers - These D-Link routers include a power-saving link-down mode and automatic power adjustment based on cable length. The wireless local area network (WLAN) can be automatically turned off using the Wi-Fi Scheduler to save power and enhance security. The routers’ SharePort technology saves power when used as a print server because they allow PCs to be off while sharing printers and storage.
• D-Link Network Storage Enclosures - D-Link’s 2 and 4-Bay storage enclosures are designed to power down the 3.5-inch SATA drives to save energy if not accessed within a timeout period. Also, D-Link storage enclosures are equipped with Smart Fan, which could detect the device temperature to auto adjust the fan speed to achieve power saving.
• D-Link Digital Photo Frame - D-Link’s Internet-accessible digital photo frame will automatically disable the screen/ backlight feature when no motion is detected.
• D-Link PowerLine Adapters - The D-Link PowerLine HD Ethernet Adapter and PowerLine HD Ethernet Starter Kit save energy by powering down when no Ethernet activity is detected.